Friday, January 31, 2014

Learn
the basics of scrapbooking! Hear tips and get assistance in creating
memorable scrapbooks, collages, and other gifts for your loved ones.
They make great gifts for birthdays, graduations, and other special
occasions. Scrapbooking materials and tools will be provided including
paper, scissors, stickers, embellishments, letters, stencils, a Cricut
die-cut machine, and much more! Lead by Jacqui Bernhardt.

Join
craft maven Nancy Harman on the first Monday of each month. Learn a new
craft or practice one you already know. These are geared towards older
teens and grownups. Call HPL for the craft of the month and supply
lists (most of the time supplies are provided). These are free, and
open to the public. Brought to you through the generosity of the
Friends of Hackley Library.

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (MONDAY EVENING SESSION)
6:45 PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

The New Health Care Law: What it Means for You

6:00 PM, Tuesday, Feburary 4

An
explanation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and how
it will affect consumer and senior health coverage today and in the
future, including information of the Health Insurance Marketplace.

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (THURSDAY MORNING SESSIONS)
11:00 PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

Local
musician Kwame James graces the stage at Hackley Library in February.
James plays mostly acoustic guitar, but includes some electronic
keyboards as well, in his soul/folk style music. James says his music
is mostly about how we are ourselves. Brave the cold and attend the
Listening Room concert to hear Kwame James.

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (MONDAY EVENING SESSION)
6:45 PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

Whatever Happened to Idlewild

6:00 PM, Tuesday February 11

Coy Davis will show and discuss his film, “Whatever Happened to Idlewild.”

Idlewild
was a well-known vacation spot near Baldwin, in Lake County. "People
came from all over the country to enjoy themselves. It was truly a Las
Vegas style resort", says 61-year old Coy Davis. He remembers it well.
He started going to Idlewild as a child in 1951. "And my family built a
place there in 1956."

Davis
made a documentary called "Whatever Happened to Idlewild. The resort
was considered a mecca of black success. "Dr. Daniel Williams, who
performed the first open heart surgery had property there. Madam Walker,
the first female millionaire had property there."

The
"who's who" of the African American community came to Idlewild because
of segregation. They couldn't frequent white establishments. The
primarily black-owned resort had hotels, restaurants, and lots of
entertainment. "They had two Las Vegas style night clubs, both on lakes.
They staggered shows so you could go to both shows."

The
resort was popular for many years. Then, in 1964, the integration bill
was passed. Suddenly, African Americans could go anywhere. Davis moved
out of Michigan to pursue a career in broadcasting. "When I came back 20
years later, Idlewild was like a ghostown."

To this day, Idlewild has never been same. The clubs are closed and the crowds are gone.

The
beautiful lakes remain. Idlewild is now considered a mecca of African
American history. Davis hopes it will be visited by many generations to
come.

Free and open to the public. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Tech Wednesday-Publisher

3:00 pm, Wednesday, February 12

Tech
Wednesdays are 30-60 minute long mini watch-and-learn classes on
technical topics. They are held in the Julia Hackley Room twice a month
at 3:00 pm and are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring
your own laptop and follow along.

February 12 Creating Cards in Publisher

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (THURSDAY MORNING SESSIONS)
11:00 AM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

FAMILY LEGO MANIA
2:00 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2014Kids, join us for a lego-building
good time as we use our imaginations to come up with cool constructions.
Remember, we'll supply the Legos, you supply the ideas.

A
wild story about the search for a missing New Yorker in Detroit that
turned into a bizarre case involving a man who used personals to dupe
lonely widows, and a fascinating glimpse into the world of law and order
in Detroit circa 1917-1918, where Detroit's three-man (yes, only three
men back then) Homicide Bureau hunted the city's worst criminals.
The book was written by Jenison-based author Tobin T. Buhk, a
historical crime novelist and English teacher at Forest Hills Central
Middle School. Buhk’s past work includes “True Crime in the Civil War,”
“True Crime in Michigan: the State’s Most Notorious Criminal Cases,”
“Cause of Death” and sequel “Skeletons in the Closet,” co-authored with
Grand Rapids medical examiner Stephen Cohle.

Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

From
the time Ray Kamalay picked up the guitar so many years ago, he was
looking towards the past. While his young colleagues screeched with
distortion and feedback on their new electric guitars, Ray learned sweet
chords on his acoustic. Instead of listening to the radio for songs to
learn, Ray proceeded to the dusty archives in libraries and antique
stores. By the time he was in high school, Ray was endlessly
fascinated by old and even ancient music. That fascination continues.
Whether its Delta blues or J. S. Bach, the music of Ireland or the
music of Brazil, Ray has built a remarkably diverse and historic
repertoire of music that is familiar, intriguing and fun. His beautiful
voice and wry humor are matched by his fine mastery of the guitar. It
is remarkable that anyone can play so many different styles of music so
well.

often
tells the stories of the songs themselves, drawing the audience closer.
All of which exposes not only his fine talent, but his great love of
the music itself. Ray calls it “The Musical Flea Market: Trifles and
Treasures From Our Melodious Past”. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

“Kamalay’s purely acoustic guitar is an accomplished musical conception...but his main purpose is to sing great songs.”

-Lazaro Vega, WBLV-FM

“Ray wraps himself around the music in a manner that is not only stylistically but technically faultless.”

“Ray has put together a collection of songs that deserves to be reviewed over and over again.”

-Hazen Schumacher, NPR’s Jazz Revisited

Ray
Kamalay is a Detroit native who has been a professional musician since
1974. He has performed at some of the most prestigious venues including
the Edinburgh Festival, Interlochen and the Philadelphia Folk Festival.
In 1998, his work with Howard and Ralphe Armstrong was nominated for
the W. C. Handy Award.

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (MONDAY EVENING SESSION)
6:45 PM MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

A
wild story about the search for a missing New Yorker in Detroit that
turned into a bizarre case involving a man who used personals to dupe
lonely widows, and a fascinating glimpse into the world of law and order
in Detroit circa 1917-1918, where Detroit's three-man (yes, only three
men back then) Homicide Bureau hunted the city's worst criminals.
The book was written by Jenison-based author Tobin T. Buhk, a
historical crime novelist and English teacher at Forest Hills Central
Middle School. Buhk’s past work includes “True Crime in the Civil War,”
“True Crime in Michigan: the State’s Most Notorious Criminal Cases,”
“Cause of Death” and sequel “Skeletons in the Closet,” co-authored with
Grand Rapids medical examiner Stephen Cohle.

Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Tech Wednesdays-Updates to Facebook

3:00 pm, Wednesday, January 29: Tech Wednesdays-Updates to Facebook

Tech
Wednesdays are 30-60 minute long mini watch-and-learn classes on
technical topics. They are held in the Julia Hackley Room twice a month
at 3:00 pm and are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring
your own laptop and follow along.

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (THURSDAY MORNING SESSIONS)
11:00 AM THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

Scrapbooking

10:00 AM, Saturday, February 1

Learn
the basics of scrapbooking! Hear tips and get assistance in creating
memorable scrapbooks, collages, and other gifts for your loved ones.
They make great gifts for birthdays, graduations, and other special
occasions. Scrapbooking materials and tools will be provided including
paper, scissors, stickers, embellishments, letters, stencils, a Cricut
die-cut machine, and much more! Lead by Jacqui Bernhardt.

Join
craft maven Nancy Harman on the first Monday of each month. Learn a new
craft or practice one you already know. These are geared towards older
teens and grownups. Call HPL for the craft of the month and supply
lists (most of the time supplies are provided). These are free, and
open to the public. Brought to you through the generosity of the
Friends of Hackley Library.

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (MONDAY EVENING SESSION)
6:45 PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

The New Health Care Law: What it Means for You

6:00 PM, Tuesday, Feburary 4

An
explanation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and how
it will affect consumer and senior health coverage today and in the
future, including information of the Health Insurance Marketplace.

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (THURSDAY MORNING SESSIONS)
11:00 PM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

Local
musician Kwame James graces the stage at Hackley Library in February.
James plays mostly acoustic guitar, but includes some electronic
keyboards as well, in his soul/folk style music. James says his music
is mostly about how we are ourselves. Brave the cold and attend the
Listening Room concert to hear Kwame James.

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (MONDAY EVENING SESSION)
6:45 PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

Whatever Happened to Idlewild

6:00 PM, Tuesday February 11

Coy Davis will show and discuss his film, “Whatever Happened to Idlewild.”

Idlewild
was a well-known vacation spot near Baldwin, in Lake County. "People
came from all over the country to enjoy themselves. It was truly a Las
Vegas style resort", says 61-year old Coy Davis. He remembers it well.
He started going to Idlewild as a child in 1951. "And my family built a
place there in 1956."

Davis
made a documentary called "Whatever Happened to Idlewild. The resort
was considered a mecca of black success. "Dr. Daniel Williams, who
performed the first open heart surgery had property there. Madam Walker,
the first female millionaire had property there."

The
"who's who" of the African American community came to Idlewild because
of segregation. They couldn't frequent white establishments. The
primarily black-owned resort had hotels, restaurants, and lots of
entertainment. "They had two Las Vegas style night clubs, both on lakes.
They staggered shows so you could go to both shows."

The
resort was popular for many years. Then, in 1964, the integration bill
was passed. Suddenly, African Americans could go anywhere. Davis moved
out of Michigan to pursue a career in broadcasting. "When I came back 20
years later, Idlewild was like a ghostown."

To this day, Idlewild has never been same. The clubs are closed and the crowds are gone.

The
beautiful lakes remain. Idlewild is now considered a mecca of African
American history. Davis hopes it will be visited by many generations to
come.

Free and open to the public. Brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of Hackley Library.

Tech Wednesday-Publisher

3:00 pm, Wednesday, February 12

Tech
Wednesdays are 30-60 minute long mini watch-and-learn classes on
technical topics. They are held in the Julia Hackley Room twice a month
at 3:00 pm and are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring
your own laptop and follow along.

February 12 Creating Cards in Publisher

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (THURSDAY MORNING SESSIONS)
11:00 AM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

FAMILY LEGO MANIA
2:00 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2014Kids, join us for a lego-building
good time as we use our imaginations to come up with cool constructions.
Remember, we'll supply the Legos, you supply the ideas.

Let's Get Graphic: Creating Comics in Novel Ways

Taking advantage of the absolute latest advances in
wood pulp technology, Ware's latest book has no deliberate beginning nor
end; the scope, ambition, artistry and emotional prevarication beyond
anything yet seen from this artist or in this medium, probably for good
reason. …More

In this completely original graphic-novel take on a
choose-your-own-adventure, a boy stumbles upon the lab of a mad
scientist who asks him to choose between testing a mind-reading device, a
time machine, and a doomsday machine. Readers follow the tabs to create
their own story. …More

From one of the most original and imaginative
American cartoonists at work today comes a collection of graphic
narratives on the subjects of urban planning, product design, and
architecture--a surrealist handbook for the rebuilding of society in the
21st century. …More

America's leading cartoon artist of childhood
angst2("Entertainment Weekly") demonstrates a tried-and-true creative
method that is playful, powerful, and accessible to anyone with an
inquisitive wish to write or to remember. …More

Friday, January 17, 2014

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (THURSDAY MORNING SESSIONS)
11:00 AM THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

SPANISH FOR KIDS--ANIMALS
11:00 AM SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014Fun for children ages 3--10Hey, kids --- learn the Spanish
language with cultural immersion and total physical response method.
Cindy vogel, former bilingual Spanish teacher for Grand Haven Public
Schools, will lead the program. This Spanish program will be offered in
two sessions. Each session will focus on a specific topic.

KIDS' BEGINNING CROCHET
12:30 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014Kids -- want to learn to
crochet? Join us for a series of two afternoons of crocheting with Miss
Emma. Beginners ages 8 and up are invited to learn the basic crochet
skills and make a simple craft article.Supplies will be available.

LEGO MANIA FAMILY FUN DAY
2:00 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014Create your own world with LEGOs and DUPLOs. Come on into the library. We will supply the LEGOs. You supply your imagination.

HACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSEDMONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2014

Hackley Public Library will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

HPL will be closed from January 21st through January 25th for construction.

Friday, January 10, 2014

The Hackley Public Library will be closed to the public for
installation of carpeting on:

Tues. Jan. 21
Wed. Jan. 22

Thurs. Jan 23
Fri. Jan. 24
Sat. Jan. 25

The Local History & Genealogy department will be open regular
business hours at the Torrent House those days.

Hackley Public Library has been undergoing major construction for the
past few months which have seen the upgrading of the lighting, data, and
electrical services; the redesign of the public computer space; new bathrooms;
and painting and new lighting throughout the main floor.During most of this time the library has remained
open, however, the carpeting project requires that the building be closed while
the carpeting is laid.

Books that are due that week should be returned in the book drop, which
is located in the alley behind the library on the St. Paul’s side.

For
more information, please contact Marty Ferriby, director at Hackley Public
Library, 231-722-7276.

Genealogy / Family History Workshop
10:30 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2014
Presented by the Muskegon County Genealogy Society. For anyone who is
excited about researching their family history. You must pre-register;
limited to 6 individuals for each workshop. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in
the Local History & Genealogy Department at the Torrent House.
Please call 722-7276 ext. 240 to register.

Genealogy / Family History Workshop
12:30 PM, Saturday, January 11, 2014
Presented by the Muskegon County Genealogy Society. For anyone who is
excited about researching their family history. You must pre-register;
limited to 6 individuals for each workshop. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in
the Local History

KIDS' BEGINNING CROCHET
12:30 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2014Kids -- want to learn to
crochet? Join us for a series of three afternoons of crocheting with
Miss Emma. Beginners ages 8 and up are invited to learn the basic
crochet skills and make a simple craft article.Supplies will be available.

WINTER WONDERLAND MAGIC SHOW WITH MAGICIAN GORDON RUNN
2:00 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2014COME ONE, COME ALL--for the
wonderful magical show with magician Gordon Russ' own special brand of
comedy and magic with a winter theme. This show is fun for kids of all
ages.

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (MONDAY EVENING SESSION)
6:45 PM MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

How to Start a Nonprofit

5:30 PM Tuesday, January 14: How to Start a Nonprofit

It
doesn’t matter if you are in business to make a profit or if your
business is to change the world, you still have to do it right. While
profit is not the main motivation of nonprofits and community
organizations, you must be fiscally solvent to remain in operation.
This workshop is designed to guide the successful start-up and
development of nonprofit organizations, by focusing nonprofit leaders on
the business side of a successful nonprofit organization.

Brought
to you through Score, a national organization of active and retired
businessmen and women who volunteer their time to share their expertise
with small businesses as well as new business start-ups. Their
objective is to help America’s small businesses grow and prosper.

Tech Wednesdays-Social Networking

3:00 pm, Wednesday, January 15: Tech Wednesdays-Social Networking

Tech
Wednesdays are 30-60 minute long mini watch-and-learn classes on
technical topics. They are held in the Julia Hackley Room twice a month
at 3:00 pm and are free and open to the public. Feel free to bring
your own laptop and follow along.

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (THURSDAY MORNING SESSIONS)
11:00 AM THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

SPANISH FOR KIDS--ANIMALS
11:00 AM SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014Fun for children ages 3--10Hey, kids --- learn the Spanish
language with cultural immersion and total physical response method.
Cindy vogel, former bilingual Spanish teacher for Grand Haven Public
Schools, will lead the program. This Spanish program will be offered in
two sessions. Each session will focus on a specific topic.

KIDS' BEGINNING CROCHET
12:30 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014Kids -- want to learn to
crochet? Join us for a series of two afternoons of crocheting with Miss
Emma. Beginners ages 8 and up are invited to learn the basic crochet
skills and make a simple craft article.Supplies will be available.

LEGO MANIA FAMILY FUN DAY
2:00 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014Create your own world with LEGOs and DUPLOs. Come on into the library. We will supply the LEGOs. You supply your imagination.

HACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED IN HONOR OF DR. KING'S DAY
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2014

WINTER PLAYDATE & STORY FUN (THURSDAY MORNING SESSIONS)
11:00 AM THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7.Storytelling, picture books, finger plays, holiday tales and special fun. The session will end with a craft project.SIGN UP IS REQUIRED--Call 231-722-7276 Ext. 230 to register.

SPANISH FOR KIDS --- COLORS
11:00 AM SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2014FUN FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 -- 10Hey kids --- learn the spanish
language with cultural immersion and total physical response method.
Cindy Bogel, a former bilingual Spanish teacher for Grnd Haven Public
Schools,will lead the program.

KIDS' BEGINNING CROCHET
12:30 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2014Kids -- want to learn to
crochet? Join us for an afternoon of crocheting with Miss Emma.
Beginners ages 8 and up are invited to learn the basic crochet skills
and make a simple craft article.Supplies will be available.